VIP ARTICLE

Cigars & Stripes

In the ever-changing world we live in, it is easy for most of us to lose sight of what grounds us.

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Hollywood’s Travels Cigars for Aficionados

A non-descript building on the north side of Springfield, Illinois is the home of the Illinois’ State Capital’s only cigar shop and lounge. You can drive right by and not even realize there is a cigar lounge there if you aren’t paying attention.

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Food

“PorKetta” By Chef Bertozzi

Porchetta is a popular Italian dish that is often mispronounced. The “ch” actually makes a “k” sound, making it sound like PorKetta. And thus is exactly why I renamed it this way.

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Josh’s Pairings – Ep 1

Josh here from The Whisky Heathens, every now and then I come across a terrific pairing while out on our whisky adventures and I just have to share that pairing with you guys.

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The First Lady 2021 Calendar

     You, The People, asked for it!El Presidente provides! Here it’s  the best of Susan from 2020.A year filled with chaos, turmoil and despair. Record unemployment sparked

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Food

Smokin Plate Ribs

I figured for my first installment of Smokin’ Meats with Uncle Hemmy, we would go with plate ribs. Also known as short ribs.

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